GRADUATE SCHOOL
PhD in Experimental Psychology
PSY 505 | Course Introduction and Application Information
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Advanced Studies in Physiological Psychology
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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PSY 505
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
Second Cycle
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| Course Objectives | The goal of this course is to emphasize the principles of behavioral neuroscience, stressing the methods and rationales used to acquire information and reach conclusions about brain mechanisms underlying behavior. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course is concerned with principles of behavioral neuroscience, the underlying brain mechanisms that are responsible for behavior. The main approach to the course is in the framework of the human brain and its functions. |
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WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Description of Syllabus and Neurotransmitters | Carlson, N. & Birkett, M., 2021. Physiology of behavior. 13th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing. (Chapter 4; pp. 77-104) |
| 2 | Control of Movement | Carlson, N. & Birkett, M., 2021. Physiology of behavior. 13th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing. (Chapter 8; pp. 221-251) |
| 3 | Vision | Carlson, N. & Birkett, M., 2021. Physiology of behavior. 13th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing. (Chapter 6; pp. 139-176) |
| 4 | Sleep and Biological Rhythms | Carlson, N. & Birkett, M., 2021. Physiology of behavior. 13th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing. (Chapter 9; pp. 252-286) |
| 5 | Reproductive and Parental Behavior | Carlson, N. & Birkett, M., 2021. Physiology of behavior. 13th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing. (Chapter 10; pp. 287-322) |
| 6 | Emotion | Carlson, N. & Birkett, M., 2021. Physiology of behavior. 13th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing. (Chapter 11; pp. 323-360) |
| 7 | Learning and Memory | Carlson, N. & Birkett, M., 2021. Physiology of behavior. 13th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing. (Chapter 13; pp. 400-441) |
| 8 | Human Communication | Carlson, N. & Birkett, M., 2021. Physiology of behavior. 13th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing. (Chapter 14; pp. 442-476) |
| 9 | The Developing Nervous System | Carlson, N. & Birkett, M., 2021. Physiology of behavior. 13th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing. (Chapter 15; pp. 477-497) |
| 10 | Neurological Disorders | Carlson, N. & Birkett, M., 2021. Physiology of behavior. 13th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing. (Chapter 17; pp. 498-533) |
| 11 | Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders | Carlson, N. & Birkett, M., 2021. Physiology of behavior. 13th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing. (Chapter 16; pp. 534-565) |
| 12 | Stress and Anxiety Disorders | Carlson, N. & Birkett, M., 2021. Physiology of behavior. 13th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing. (Chapter 18; pp. 566-589) |
| 13 | A Broad Overview of the Event-Related Potential Technique | Luck, S. J. (2014). An Introduction to the Event-Related Potential Technique, second edition. The MIT Press (Chapter 1; pp. 1-34) |
| 14 | The Design of ERP Experiments | Luck, S. J. (2014). An Introduction to the Event-Related Potential Technique, second edition. The MIT Press (Chapter 4; pp. 119-146) |
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| Course Notes/Textbooks | Carlson, N. & Birkett, M. (2021). Physiology of behavior. 13th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publlishing. ISBN: 0135709830 Luck, S. J. (2014). An Introduction to the Event-Related Potential Technique, second edition. The MIT Press. ISBN: 0262525852,9780262525855 |
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EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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25
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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35
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| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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3
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42
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
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35
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35
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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45
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45
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
0
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| Final Exam |
1
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55
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55
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| Total |
225
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | To be able to develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the experimental science of psychology with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications. |
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| 2 | To be able to conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the experimental psychology is related with, come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. |
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| 3 | To be able to evaluate and use new methodological knowledge in a systematic way and gain higher level of skills on research methodology of the mind, behavior, and the brain. |
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| 4 | To be able to develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject. |
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| 5 | To be able to make critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas in the field of experimental psychology. |
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| 6 | To be able to develop new ideas and methods in the field of experimental psychology by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. |
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| 7 | To be able to broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. |
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| 8 | To be able to organize and participate in scientific activities such as workshops, conferences, and panels to elaborate possible solutions to the problems which may be specific to experimental psychology or interdisiplinary. |
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| 9 | To be able to contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements by following pioneer and innovative methods and theories of the mind, behavior and the brain trilogy. |
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| 10 | To be able to develope effective and functional means of communication to analyze mental relations and processes in the context of experimental psychology. |
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| 11 | To be able to contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. |
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| 12 | To be able to write an original dissertation in accordance with the criteria related to the field of Experimental Psychology. |
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| 13 | To be able to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using English language. |
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
